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Currently battery draining down.
Was told it was an electrical issue by one mechanic, but not sure where to start. Battery is not bad, but unless cable is disconnected after turning car off it will drain down. Where should I begin to start to troubleshoot

Currently battery draining down.
Was told it was an electrical issue by one mechanic, but not sure where to start. Battery is not bad, but unless cable is disconnected after turning car off it will drain down. Where should I begin to start to troubleshoot

Just buy 5$ multimeter first!
Then check the current it's eating it should be no more than 0,2 amp when no lights are on and all systems are shut down. If it's 0,5 or more you've got a problem.
Could be anything: short circuited wire rotten wire, light bulb connection,
Etc.... Just try to disconnect all bulbs one by one check if current drops, and sooner or later you'll find where it is. I think it's some bulb wire touching the negative somewhere